Transverse truss for building structure

Abstract

An improved transverse truss is disclosed for cooperating with a first and a second longitudinally extending beam of a building structure. The transverse trust comprises a lower transverse member. A first and a second truss portion is secured to a first and a second end of the lower transverse member. A first and a second upstanding member are secured to the lower transverse member adjacent to the first and second truss portions for defining a first and a second slot therebetween. The first and the second slots receive the first and the second longitudinally extending beam. An upper transverse member is secured to the first and second truss portions for entrapping the first and second longitudinally extending beams within the first and second slots.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An improved transverse truss for a building structure, the transverse truss adapted to cooperate with a first and a second longitudinally extending beam of the building structure, comprising: a lower transverse member extending between a first and a second end;   a first and a second truss portion secured to said first and second ends of said lower transverse member;   a first and a second upstanding member secured to said lower transverse member adjacent to said first and second truss portions defining a first and a second slot therebetween;   said first and said second slots being defined for receiving the first and the second longitudinally extending beam, respectively;   an upper transverse member extending between a first and a second end; and   said first and second ends of said upper transverse member being secured to said first and second truss portions for entrapping the first and second longitudinally extending beams within said first and second slots.   
     
     
       2. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first and second longitudinally extending beams of the building structure are wooden beams. 
     
     
       3. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first and second longitudinally extending beams of the building structure are wooden beams having a substantially rectangular cross-section. 
     
     
       4. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first and second longitudinally extending beams of the building structure are steel beams. 
     
     
       5. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first and second longitudinally extending beams of the building structure are steel I-beams. 
     
     
       6. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said lower transverse member extends in a substantially horizontal direction. 
     
     
       7. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said lower transverse member is adopted to be disposed below the first and second longitudinally extending beams of the building structure. 
     
     
       8. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said first and second truss portions comprises; an outer support extending substantially perpendicularly to said lower transverse member;   an inner support extending substantially perpendicularly to said lower transverse member;   an upper truss element interconnecting said inner and outer supports; and   a brace extending angularly between said inner and outer supports.   
     
     
       9. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said first and second truss portions comprises; an outer support extending substantially perpendicularly to said lower transverse member;   an inner support extending substantially perpendicularly to said lower transverse member;   an upper truss element interconnecting said inner and outer upright supports; and   a brace extending angularly from an intersection between said lower transverse member and said outer upright member to an intersection between said upper truss element and said inner upright support.   
     
     
       10. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said first and second truss portions comprises; an outer support extending substantially perpendicularly to said lower transverse member;   an inner support extending substantially perpendicularly to said lower transverse member;   an upper truss element interconnecting said inner and outer upright supports; and   a brace extending angularly from an intersection between said upper transverse member and said outer upright member to an intersection between said lower truss element and said inner upright support.   
     
     
       11. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said first and second upstanding members extends generally perpendicular to said lower transverse member. 
     
     
       12. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said upstanding members extends perpendicularly from said lower transverse member a distance commensurate with a distance said first and second truss portions extend from said lower transverse member. 
     
     
       13. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first and second upstanding members define a void between said first and second upstanding members for receiving a service device. 
     
     
       14. An improved transverse truss for a building structure as set forth in claim 1, including a first and a second bracket for securing the first and second longitudinally extending beams to said transverse truss in proximity to said first and second slots.